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Background:
The Kingston College Old Boys Association (Florida), Inc.
[KCOBA] is a non-profit organization IRS Code 501 C(3)
formed in 1999 and incorporated under the laws of the
State of Florida in 2000. The term "Old Boys"
is the British equivalent of "Alumnus" in the
USA, and points to the residual influence of Britain on
Jamaica's educational system.
Mission:
The mission of KCOBA is to be an advocate and a reliable
resource of financial and material aid for Kingston
College. This will be achieved through the following:
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Promoting the interest of Kingston College, Jamaica,
WI., and those who attend that institution;
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Upholding and perpetuating its teachings;
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Promoting a better understanding of, and an appreciation
for the cultural heritage of Jamaica;
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Developing economic and social ideas for the betterment
of the human family in general, and Kingston College
in particular and,
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Conducting fund-raising activities to accumulate financial
resources to assist needy students and special projects
at Kingston College and deserving local charities
in the USA.
Vision:
KCOBA will ensure that Kingston College continues to
be a beacon of hope for its student population. Computer
literacy will be insisted upon, as we believe that this
is fundamental to being successful in life. Kingston
College must maintain its tradition of being an inexhaustible
student reservoir of excellent scholarship and good
moral character from which Jamaica's future leaders
will emerge.
Operations:
Currently, the activities of KCOBA Florida are coordinated
by a Steering Committee. Membership is open to all former
students of Kingston College. Since its formation, KCOBA has upheld its stated mission, providing Kingston
College with equipment for the Science Laboratory, schools
neckties, sports equipment, scholarship, student awards,
and recognizing dedicated and outstanding teachers and
supporters of K.C. More recently, the Association has
expanded its assistance in the area of physical plant
maintenance.
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